Vleugels

I did 40 sessions of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy with Vleugels over about 2 months. I'm now following up with 1 session per month for maintenance. I wanted to try this treatment for long covid PEM crashes and improving my bpm and heart rate variability which had both been hard to manage since I got covid. Firstly, the treatment centre and everyone who works there is extremely welcoming and having people take care of you in a kind way when you're not feeling well instantly makes the experience much better. The treatment for the first 20 sessions was very tough, I felt very exhausted after each session, even a bit nauseous so it was difficult to work on the days when I would do the treatment. After 20 sessions more or less, I started to feel more resilient after the sessions and not experience crashes. Since completing the course I have had much improved bpm and HRV, which I track with an armband. It is consistently good most days now. I also do not experience significant PEM crashes anymore, I can get a bit fatigued if I push myself too much but I am not in bed for days. Life is much easier now and more manageable. I am able to plan things and live my life in a moderated way. It is not a magic fix for everything long covid related, for instance, my covid related POTS was unaffected by the treatment, but in general I feel it improved my quality of life and got me to a point where I feel I am enjoying my days and weeks again. It was tough but worth it.